Gordon Corn

Gordon Franklin Corn Jr., was born on Sept 17, 1937, to Gordon Franklin Corn and Effie Bell Self Corn in Gideon, Oklahoma. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 67 years, Artist June King Corn, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; daughter, Gwen Miller and husband Richard of Athens, Texas, daughter, Rhonda Hagood and husband Jerome of Garland Texas, daughter, Gretchen Tennison and husband Larry of Oklahoma. He is also survived by his granddaughters, Tarah Hadzic husband Omer, Teia Hagood, MaKenzie Hagood; Grandsons, Stephen Swift, Jeremy Miller wife Audrey, Jason Hagood; Great Grandchildren, Jayden and Jaxon Miller; Sister, Maxine Epperly of Piccolo, Oklahoma; as well as beloved niece's, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and a host of dear friends.

Gordon Frank, how many people didn't know his first name was Gordon? Far fewer knew he was a Junior. As a matter of fact, his eldest daughter, Gwen just found that out! Frank was a man who was known by many names in his life. Franky was what his beloved Mother Effie Bell called him. Her baby boy, a small surprise later in life that she treasured. Franky was loved by his older siblings fiercely and he looked up to them with so much adoration! Friends in elementary and high school continued to call him Franky so much his family knew if someone called him that they were from Tahlequah and his childhood.

His two best friends called him Hoss, simply because he was one! He was strong, capable, and never shirked hard work! Ever.

Franks beloved wife June called him Husband. Simple but that name carries the weight of building a beautiful life together! A great love match even if it started out with a little stalking and some well worn hot pants. Their love withstood and grew through four children born, the death of their infant son, career changes, moves across the state, a life threatening accident, remodeling homes then losing their home to a devastating fire, rebuilding on that same spot. Any of those things could have torn them apart but instead that crucible forged them into Soulmates.

Daddy, was the name that brought him so much joy! Teaching his girls everything they needed to know in this world! Like how to love Jesus, how to have fun, how to throw a ball, how to change a tire, how to live honestly and with integrity how to take up for theirselves and others, how to throw a punch and hold a knife. Sharp side up!

Journeyman Lineman, gave him a sense of purpose and pride! He built a good reputation through hard work, unwavering ethics and a good helping of honest mischief. He always loved climbing those big power poles and made a good honest living for his Family with his hard work. It took him several times of retirement to get it right and even some of his last conversations with June involved his desire to still work.

Mr. Corn was problematic, he said no that's my Dad, but that changed when his girls started dating. Mr. Corn fit just right. Just ask his son in laws, we can tell you some tales.

Grandpa Corn was maybe his favorite name he ever went by! G-Pa was a source of unending love, fun and funny stories to all of his grandkids! It didn't matter if he was teaching them to play 21 or 5 card stud, watching the African Queen, how to shoot, skip a rock, giving them a good ribbing about how they stored their cash or the fine art of peanut butter appreciation he always gave them his complete attention when he asked what they had been up to!

Brother Corn to so many people over the years. His faith was as important as the air he breathed. When he rededicated his life to the Lord he truly was a new man. Out with the old way of living. From that moment on he knew he was bound for heaven and wanted to know he was going to see you there!

Preacher came to him naturally. He loved people! He never wanted to pastor a big congregation but pastoring small churches had his heart! Leading people to Christ was always his goal but he said it's hard for folks to think of eternity when they are starving, and scared. Help folks first. Then tell them about the Lord! He wanted to see you in Heaven!

Oldtimer was a name he wore with honor! He lived a long full life. A life lived with honor, honesty integrity and raucous sense of humor!

A Good Man is what everyone who knew him will remember him by! And this Good Man is going to be missed forever!

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Clarehouse Hospice, 7617 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133, or St. Francis Hospice, 6600 South Yale Avenue, Suite 350, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136.